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I doubt ANY smartphone is waterproof.

The new iPhone 7, however _is_ water _resistant_[0].

[0] Which is what you probably mean.



Mine is. IP something something. Can shoot photos under water.

Just because iPhone isn't doesn't mean no other can be ;-)


I believe IP ratings are for "resistance" (for a certain depth/period of time). Water "proof" means completely impervious to water, period.

I don't believe any phone is water proof.



There's a pretty good writeup of the IP ratings, how to interpret them, and how they compare with other phones here:

http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/138727-apple-iphone-7-and-7-...


From your link:

Waterproof

• Down to 1.5 m • Max 30 mins • IP rating 65/68

This is _not_ water PROOF.




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